Jakob A.
Jakob A.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Ready to take care of your family!
I love animals and have extensive experience with cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I started taking care of cats when I was 15 before getting my own. I've had them nearly the entire time, except the last 2 years when I realized my new dog was not compatible with cats. I've had dogs from small to large since I was 16 (24 years). I worked in a small pet store that focused on fish, birds, exotics, and rescue kittens for 4 years and a kennel tech for 1 year in college. I've cared for friends' pets throughout the years. The cats have ranged from kittens to seniors, the same with dogs. I have experience giving oral medication (pills and liquid), topical medication, and injections to both cats and dogs. I have given oral medication to snakes as well. All of my cats were trained to walk on a leash through a lot of patience and understanding. My most recent four dogs all passed the CGC, even my blind chihuahua. If you have a cat and are worried why I don't have one, it's because my most recently adopted dog was supposed to be cat friendly but when we tested her she had too many reactions that made me feel she was unsafe to get a cat with. I am hoping with time we can change that as I miss having cats, but a cat's health and safety come first.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
For cats, I make sure their basic needs are met (food, water, clean litter box, medication) and provide either cuddles, playtime, or just a warm body present depending on the cat's preference. For dogs, it depends on their needs as well. Food, water, medication, and time outside to potty is the bare minimum for drop-ins. Then social time with cuddles or play, again depending on their personality and what is requested. I will bring dog treats with me if ok with owner.
Ratings and reviews
Jakob is an amazing cat sitter! He was checked in on my cat on super short notice. My cat loved him and his through report cards were amazing. Would definitely have him catsit Jellybean again
Jakob was a very professional, thorough, kind and respectful sitter for our two cats. He did very very well handling our anxious cat who takes medicine daily, and was very good about letting us know everything that was going on with our girls. 5/5 stars, we would hire Jakob any time to watch our pets.
Jakob was ready with a clipboard to make sure he got all the directions he needed from me, and he left written summaries after visiting my cat in addition to messages and photos. He also reached out about any concerns he had. Good communication
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Schedule
I currently don't work so I have a fairly open schedule. I have meetings and appointments occasionally but they are scheduled well in advance and are easy to schedule around. I am unable to do overnight sitting due to my own pets at home.